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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 157.92 and 51.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 157.92 and 51.15 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 157.92 = 51.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/157.92 = 51.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 157.92 × 51.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 8,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077.61/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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